The RIT/NTID Dance Company presented a contemporary adaptation of Sergei Prokofiev's children's symphony, enhanced with a narrative element. The story was narrated by world-renowned actor and Grammy Award-winning musician William Warfield. The production was directed and choreographed by Thomas Warfield, director of the RIT/NTID Dance Company.
William Warfield was an American concert bass-baritone known for his performances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African-American artist during the Civil Rights era, he collaborated with many notable artists, represented the United States on international tours, taught at academic institutions, and received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984.

Poster for The New Adventures of Peter and the Wolf dance adaptation; Adapted, Choreographed, and Directed by Thomas Warfield; Narrated by Dr. William Warfield; shows at Robert F. Panara Theatre; May 4-7, 2000; Cost for admission for students/children/seniors: $5.00, all others: $7.00; Production is a multi-media event featuring dance, sign-language, and film animation with music and dance styles ranging from classical to swing to jazz to hip-hop.

Eddie Swayze Dr. William Warfield


Sunrise & Dance of the Trees

Caryn Designor, Jolene Dunn, Selena Foresti, Denise Mellerski, Deanne Mraz, Candice Quates, Joyce Song, Amelia Sliwoski, Janis Steinheider

Bird Dance

Christina Almeida, Annette Fazio, Caryn Designor

Duck Dance

Juanita Montes Douglas Blalack
Cat Dance

Selena Foresti, Amanda Montgomery, Deanne Mraz, Candice Quates, Joyce Song



Grandfather & Peter Dance

Patrick Harris Jerald Creer

Wolf Dance

Jolene Dunn, Caryn Designor, Denise Mellerski, Erin Shull, Amelia Sliwoski, Janice Stinheider


Frog Dance
Silvia Lopez Jerald Creer

Snake Dance

Heather Villalba William Gonzalez

Lion Dance

Debra Reid Eddie Yee

Unicorn Dance

Kerstin Gunter Jerald Creer

Old Woman & The Mouse Dance

Jerald Creer Christopher Torrey Julie Stewart

Mannequin Dance

Kathy Law Caryn Designor Jerald Creer
Taxi Driver Dance

Jerald Creer Chad Orcutt
Hunters Dance

Hunters: Troy Chapman, Marc Disalvo, Michelle Grossman, Janis Hansen, Carmen King, Victor Ramos, Eddie Yee
Taxi Driver: Chad Orcutt
Finale

